Daowai Mosque

Coordinates: 45°47′14.2″N 126°39′04.2″E / 45.787278°N 126.651167°E / 45.787278; 126.651167

Daowai Mosque
道外清真寺
Basic information
Location Daowai, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Completed 1897
Capacity 600 worshippers

The Daowai Mosque or Harbin Mosque (Chinese: 道外清真寺; pinyin: Dàowài Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Daowai District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.[1][2] It is the largest mosque in Heilongjiang.[3]

History

The mosque was originally built during the Guangxu Emperor of Qing Dynasty in 1897. Building extension was constructed in 2003.[4]

Architecture

The mosque consists of prayer hall, office and other facilities. Covering an area of 426 m2, the prayer hall is located at the center of the building area which is opposite to the main gate. It can accommodate up to 600 people to perform prayers.

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